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J k a I c a COUNTY A R Y L SPRING,2013 GRANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29th day of July, 2013, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission("Arts Commission") and Estes
Hills Elementary School PTA("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
prof ects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)
have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved
Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant
Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North
Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. I_plementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1,
2013 and June 30, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof.
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on July 7, 2014 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the
North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late
submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or
cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Pam. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,000 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received
to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases,
programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed
materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is
used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material
must include the following credit line (check all that apply):
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i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange
County Arts Commission. "
ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the
Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of
the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com
website and display ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred)
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as
"default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
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(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations,or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Govemin-g Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient
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Estes Hills Elementary School PTA Date
For and on half of Orang County Government
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Frank W. Clifton,Toull1lanager Date <
For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission l approved as to technical content
Steve Brantley,Economic evelopment irector Date
Approv to r and legal sufficiency
Annette M.Moore, Staff Attorney Date
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act
Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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t -1♦ Arts in Education Grant - Spring
2013-14 Application Form
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission
COMMISSION
Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Evaluation Criteria
• Artistic merit of program.
• Populations served —impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations.
• Feasibility of proposed activity& effectiveness in providing high-impact arts experiences in schools.
• Cooperation between schools and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum.
1 Applicant Information
Applicant Name Estes Hills Elementary School PTA
Mailing Address 500 Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Daytime Phone 919-942-4753 Fax Number 919-969-2475
Email Address michellesieglingO-yahoo.com Web Site www.chccs.k12.nc/estes
Project Director Meredith Lassiter Title Cultural Enrichment Chair
DUNS Number
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 5 Tupelo Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Daytime Phone 919-259-8873 Evening Phone 919-259-8873
Email Address iowameredith(a�/ahoo.com
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request __$1,000.00
Total Cash Match $1,900.00
Total Organizational Budget 2011-2012 $4,649.00
(PTSA/Cultural Enrichment 2012-2013 $3,721.00
Committee/Arts Program) 2013-2014 $3,289.00
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant We will use the grant to fund a
Portion of the artists'fees for two performances during the fall of the 2013-2014 school year: Project Trio
(October 8, 2013/$1,525 for two performances, one for K-2nd grade and one for 3rd-5th grade); and
Felix Pitre (November 7, 2013/$1,375 for two shows, one for K-2nd grade and one for 3`d-5th -grade).
Questions? Call us at(919) 968-2011 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
NARRATIVE
SCHOOL PROFILE
Founded in 1958, Estes Hills Elementary School is one of the oldest schools in the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Estes Hills is a neighborhood school in the
truest sense, with many students from the surrounding homes walking to school. This
proximity to the neighborhood also results in a high level of parental involvement in the
school. In the current academic year (2012-2013), Estes Hills Elementary serves 566
children from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has 25 traditional classrooms,
and offers programs in Exceptional Education, Gifted Education, and English as a
Second Language. Estes Hills also provides "specials" instruction in French, Art, Music,
and Physical Education. This year a Head Start pre-school program, serving 13 children,
was added to the campus. Our student body is fairly evenly divided along gender lines
(300 Male / 266 Female), and has a diverse racial composition: White (54%), Hispanic
(15%), Black (14%), Asian (8%), Multi-Racial (7%), and American Indian (2%).
For the 2013-2014 academic year, we anticipate a similarly structured study body with a
slight reduction in class size. The opening of the new Northside Elementary School in
August will alleviate overcrowding at Estes Hills, resulting in a projected enrollment of
approximately 480-490 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The 2013-2014
school year also brings us a new principal, Mr. Drew Ware, and a new assistant
principal, Ms. Katie Caggia. Both administrators are currently in place and have quickly
become familiar with our school and its students. Mr. Ware takes special pride in
knowing each of his 566 students by name.
SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS
• Estes Hills offers Art and Music instruction in accordance with the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study for elementary school students,, with a full-time
professional in each "specials" discipline: Art, Music, and Physical Education (which
incorporates Dance).
• The volunteers leading the PTA's Cultural Enrichment Committee promote the
cultural arts in education by bringing professional artists to perform at our school.
During 2012-2013, the following performers visited Estes Hills Elementary School:
Bright Star performed for the K-2nd grade students, bringing the stories of Johnny
Appleseed, Daniel Boone, and Paul Bunyan to life by combining traditional American
Tall Tales with toe-tapping, old fashioned, southern style bluegrass music for an
upbeat production that had our students fully engaged.
Hobey Ford performed his "Migration" story twice, once for our K-2nd grades and
once for our 3`d-5th grades. In his original story, Mr. Ford told about a Mexican girl
named Beatriz ("traveler") and her family's migration from their home near Mexico
City to the United States interwoven with lessons about migration from the animal
world. Mr. Ford utilized realistic puppets while performing behind a thin circular
theatrical scrim onto which scenes were projected. In this way, the puppets appeared
to be performing within the projected video scenes. Mr. Ford's "Migration" story truly
came to life for our students.
Donna Washington — Ms. Washington performed one show for our 3rd-5th graders.
A vibrant, dynamic storyteller, Ms. Washington used her incredible vocal
pyrotechnics, dramatic facial expressions, and dynamic physicality to make the
stories she told come to life while conveying life lessons through her narratives.
Relying on cultural traditions from around the world, Ms. Washington presented
fairytales and folktales that completely captivated the students in our upper grades.
Jabali African Acrobats —The Jabali African Acrobats from Mombasa, Kenya
performed two shows at our school, one for our K-2nd grades and one for our 3rd-5'h
grades. Making use of acrobatics, contortions, tumbling, human pyramids, chair
balancing skills, and dance, they amazed our students and kept them on the edge of
their seats. Exemplifying the link between athletics and the arts, their thrilling
performances were set within a comedic framework and used electrifying music.
During the 2011-12 school year, our students enjoyed the following performances:
Transactors Improv did a "Back To School" themed improvisational show for 3rd_51n
grades. Transactors Improv is the oldest active improvisational theater group in the
South. Their work focuses on emotion, physicality, character, commitment,
teamwork, and fun. Their approach to improvisation revolves around discovery rather
than invention.
Doug Berky incorporated storytelling styles from many diverse cultures into his
presentations at the school. His performances include the use of masks, mime,
inventive costumes, and puppetry to introduce families to a collection of wisdom
stories from around the world.
David Gonzalez presented "Cuentos — Tales from the Latino World," creating a vivid
.and captivating picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world
with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, and the Bronx.
Farmer Jason presented a concert of sing-alongs and good-time songs. Whether it
is the diversity of our natural world, or where good, healthy food really comes from,
or the farm and forest animals around us, Jason transforms family music, pulling
from his own musical journey pioneering the fusion of punk rock and country.
In previous years, performances have included:
The Hoop of Life by Native American hoop dancer, Kevin Locke
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Bright Star Children's Theatre
Fiesta Flamenco by the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana dance troupe
The Legend of Chocolate by The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre
Native Voices by Lakota storyteller Dovie Thomason
Magical Mask, Mime and Music of Japan by Kuniko Yamamoto
Hands and Feet Speak by Djembe Fire (African dancing and drumming)
Chinese Dance Collection by Yu Wei
Jackie Robinson:A Game Apart by Mike Wiley
A jazz performance by Marcus Roberts
Marsh Madness by Roger Day
PROPOSED USES OF GRANT FUNDS
For the third year in a row, income to our PTA and thus the Cultural Enrichment budget
has decreased. This is due in part to the nationwide economic downturn and in part to
the closing of the Carrboro branch of the PTA Thrift Shop during construction of an
entirely new building. The Thrift Shop has been unable to provide district PTAs with the
sustaining funds that have been received in the past. As a result, grant funds are greatly
needed and appreciated in order to provide our students with cultural opportunities that
they otherwise might not experience.
The Estes Hills PTA Cultural Enrichment Committee plans to use the grant to help fund
two performances during the fall of the 2013-2014 school year. Performances will take
place in the school gymnasium during the regular school day, to best utilize the students'
time and the committee's budget. For space considerations and developmental reasons,
we divide the audience into two age groups consisting of the younger students
(kindergarten through 2nd grade) and the older students (3`d grade through 5th grade).
The 2013-2014 fall performances will be:
Project Trio — On October 8th, 2013, Project Trio will perform two 50-minute shows, one
for our K-2"d grades and one for our 3`d-5th grades. Project Trio is a passionate, high-
energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/performers
from Brooklyn, New York. Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in
musical styles, Project Trio has made an impact on audiences of all ages. Project Trio is
a musical experience that defines a new level of entertainment.
Project Trio has performed for over 100,000 students on three continents, including over
35 states in the U.S. By presenting instrumental music fused with hip-hop, rock, and
pop, Project Trio truly bridges the gap between classical music and pop culture. Project
Trio in-school concerts are tailored for the particular grades in the audience. Their
concerts are high-octane chamber music experiences that are both aurally and visually
stimulating. Project Trio takes the students on a journey through multiple genres and
styles of music, including classical, jazz, rock, salsa, hip-hop, and their own original
music. The concert features famous composers like Tchaikovsky, Mingus, Prokofiev,
Brubeck, and Beethoven. Project Trio's concerts often involve full audience participation
and a beatbox tutorial that will have every student (and teacher) beatboxing for the rest
of the year!
Felix Pitre— On November 7th, 2013, Felix Pitre will present two performances of his
work, "Stories & Songs of Latin America," one show for our K-2nd grades and one show
for our 3rd-5th grades. Mr. Pitre was born in Cataho, Puerto Rico, and moved to the
United States at the age of two. He was raised in New York City and attended The New
York City High School for the Performing Arts. Mr. Pitre has been performing his
bilingual shows to the delight of audiences since the mid-1970s.
In his interactive program, Mr. Pitre shares many of the Hispanic traditions that were
passed down to him from his own family, bringing to life the culture of Latin America with
puppetry, stories, songs, instruments, and dance. Performed mostly in English in his
own bilingual style, Mr. Pitre takes the audience on a journey filled with laughter and
learning. They may hear the story of Puerto Rico's folk hero, Juan Bob, or find the
Jibaro's lessons in an alternate story, Paco and the Witch. After learning the origins of
La Bamba, they join in singing the chorus and later perform a tri-lingual song (Spanish,
English, and sign language) called Pollito-Chicken. And then there is Cocqui, the lovable
frog puppet who steals the show (and sometimes a kiss) while helping the audience
understand and appreciate people who speak with different accents. In the finale,
audience members play Latin American percussion instruments as everyone joins in the
Cuban favorite, Guantanamera.
2012 — 2013 Enrollment by Grade, Ethnicity, Gender
KINDERGARTEN FOURTH GRADE
Male Female Male Female
White 26 18 White 35 31
Black 7 7 Black 8 4
Hispanic 15 5 Hispanic 3 10
Asian 4 3 Asian 5 4
Native American 1 0 Native American 1 0
Multi Racial 0 1 Multi Racial 2 4
Total 53 34 Total 54 53
FIRST GRADE FIFTH GRADE
Male Female Male Female
White 18 29 White 20 26
Black 5 9 Black 8 4
Hispanic 6 7 Hispanic 10 6
Asian 4 3 Asian 4 5
Native American 0 2 Native American 3 0
Multi Racial 1 5 Multi Racial 5 6
Total 34 55 Total 50 47
SECOND GRADE ALL GRADES
Male Female Male Female
White 28 26 White 158 150
Black 11 5 Black 47 34
Hispanic 5 3 Hispanic 47 36
Asian 4 4 Asian 27 21
Native American 1 0 Native American 6 3
Multi Racial 3 1 Multi Racial 15 21
Total 52 39 Total 300 266
THIRD GRADE
Male Female
White 31 20
Black 8 5
Hispanic 8 5
Asian 6 2
Native American 0 1
Multi Racial 4 5
Total 57 38
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Financial Information
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant
Expenses Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff
Artistic staff
Technical/Production staff
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts _$2,900.00— _$1,000.00— _$1,900.00_
Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel
E Marketing
F Remaining Project Expenses
G Total Cash Expenses —$2,900.00— _ —$1,000.00— + $1,900.00
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
D Private Support
Corporate support
Foundation support
Other private support
E Government Support
Federal
State/regional (not including this request)
Local(not including this request)
F Applicant Cash _$1,900.00_
G Grant Amount Requested _$1,000.00_
in this application
H Total Cash Income —$2,900.00—
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Signatures
Signature of Project Director Date
Meredith Lassiter
Typed or Printed Name– Project Director
Signature of Authorizing Offi i I Date
Michelle Siegling
Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED
ESTES HILLS ELEMENARY PTA
ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET
2008-2009 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 4,500.00
2009-2010 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 4,500.00
2010-2011 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 5,075.00
2011-2012 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 4,649.00
2012-2013 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 3,721.00
2013-2014 Cultural Enrichment Committee $ 3,289.00
ARTIST CONTACT LIST
Project Trio
Peter Seymour
305-496-8424
www.promecttrio.com
Email: peter _whatisproject.9rq
Felix Pitre
Theatreworks USA
151 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
212-647-1100
www.theatreworksusa.org
www.felixpitre.com
518-827-7229
ESTES HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ART AND MUSIC STAFF
2012-2013
Art Instructor: Debbie Gast
(919) 942-4753 ext. 30263
mailto:dgast a-chccs.k12.nc.us
Music Instructor: Joy Harrell
(919) 942-4753 ext. 30269
mailto:iharrell @chccs.k12.nc.us
Physical Education Instructor: Melissa Pearce
(919) 942-4753 ext. 30271
mailto:mpearce @chccs.k12.nc.us
ESTES HILLS ELEMENTARY PTA
BOARD CONTACT LIST
2012-2013
PTA Parent President Michelle Siegling
44 Partin Street
Chapel Hill, _NC 27514
mai Ito:michellesiegIing(a►yahoo.com
PTA Faculty President Kris Swanson
919-942-4753, extension 30258
mailto:kswanson achccs.k12.nc.us
PTA Treasurer Shannon Grabowski
418 Lakeshore Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
mailto:shannongrabowski aD_yahoo.com
PTA Secretary Jennifer Villa
706 Kensington Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
maiIto:jennifervilla22 @aol.com
Cultural Enrichment Meredith Lassiter
Chair 5 Tupelo Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
mailto:iowamered itha-yahoo.com
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PROJECT Trio
Greg Pattillo, flute • Eric Stephenson, cello • Peter Seymour, bass
PROJECT Trio is taking chamber music to a whole new level. Greg Pattillo, flute, Eric Stephenson,
cello, and Peter Seymour, bass, are pushing the boundaries of classical music with a high-octane mix
of jazz, hip-hop, and rock. The Trio performs to enthusiastic audiences of all ages in concert halls,
clubs, and classrooms around the world. Acclaim for the Trio and its members runs the gamut from
Downbeat Magazine, which praises PROJECT Trio as "packed with musicianship, joy, and surprise"
to the New York Times, calling beatboxing flutist Greg Pattillo "the best in the world at what he does."
The Wall Street Journal hails the group's "wide appeal, subversive humor and first-rate playing."
The Trio, now in its sixth year, was forged out of a collective love of performing high energy, top
quality music to diverse audiences. They are drawing new audiences to classical music and
reinvigorating existing fans of chamber music through their innovative performances, recordings, and
their YouTube channel, which has over 71 million views and 78,000 subscribers, making PROJECT
Trio one of the most watched instrumental ensembles on the Internet. The Trio, which performs over
70 concerts a year, plays to fans of all ages in venues around the world including Carnegie Hall,
where they made their debut in 2010. In addition to their extensive performing schedule, the Trio is
dedicated to arts education, inspiring a whole new generation of concert going music lovers.
Highlights of the Trio's 2012-13 season include concerts with the Charlotte Symphony, Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, the Britt
Festival, and the opening concerts of the Chicago Sinfonietta. The Trio will perform and lead
masterclasses in schools, universities, festivals and other venues throughout the US, including New
York, New Hampshire, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Oregon, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. PROJECT Trio was selected by the U.S. Department of
State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with American Voices, as one of the
ensembles for their 2012-2013 season of American Music Abroad. Chosen for their musical
excellence and educational capability, they will tour throughout the former Soviet Union to present
original American music through public concerts, master classes, workshops, jam sessions with local
musicians and media outreach. Other international engagements include a second tour of Germany
in addition to a performance with the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic this fall.
In 2012, the Trio gave their first concert as Family Concert Artists in Residence with the Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra, as part of a three-year residency. Other performances last season included the
Saint Louis Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, and tours to France, Germany, Austria and Canada.
The Trio has also toured Australia and Hong Kong.
GENEVIEVE SPIELBERG INC.
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phone: (9o8) 6o8 1325 fax: (9o8) 6o8 1326 e-mail: gspielberg@aol.com
Project Trio's discography includes three recordings and a recently released DVD, PROJECT Trio:
Live In Concert, and a fourth CD slated for release in Fall, 2012, all on the Trio's own record label,
Harmonyville Records. Their catalog-spanning Random Roads Collection was released by Tummy
Touch Records on May 8, 2012, and immediately rose to No. 2 and 15 on Billboard's Canadian and
US classical music charts and, in a rare feat, simultaneously debuted at No. 17 on the trade
magazine's jazz charts. Each of PROJECT Trio's recordings soared to the top of the iTunes charts
upon their release. Their disc Project Trio was acclaimed by Jazz Review as "a glorious celebration of
the music of our time." This disc builds on the sound that is at the foundation of the group's success,
with heavy hitting originals such as Dr. Nick and Fast and reinterpretations of Sweet Child O' Mine by
Guns and Roses and Dave Brubeck's Blue Rondo a la Turk. Their debut CD, Winter in June
showcases the versatility of PROJECT Trio with 12 original compositions from classical to jazz, and
hip-hop to experimental acoustic sounds. Their follow up disc Brooklyn collects well known staples
from their live show, with covers and originals and even complete overhauls from the likes of Django
Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, Theolonius Monk, JS Bach and Tchaikovsky, along with their own
Brooklyn Suite, a collection of tone poems from the world they are surrounded by in the city of
Brooklyn.
After meeting at the Cleveland Institute of Music, they quickly realized that there was no repertoire
written for the unique combination of bass, flute and cello. This forced the members to compose and
arrange their own music, which they publish on their Harmonyville label. Original compositions by the
trio are influenced by the sounds of jazz, hip-hop beatbox and rock. Their music can be heard in Nike
and Smart Car commercials. Last year, the National Flute Association commissioned Pattillo to write
"Three Beats for Beatbox Flute." Greg Pattillo recently demonstrated his beatbox style for Jay Leno
and performed with the Tonight Show orchestra.
Dedicated to engaging today's younger audiences, PROJECT Trio has performed and led workshops
for over 100,000 students on three continents, including over 35 states in the US. PROJECT Trio is
instantly recognizable to students of all ages as a result of their YouTube following and appearances
on popular TV shows on Nickelodeon and MTV. Their educational programs are adapted to meet the
National Standards for Music Education, with specialized curricula for age groups from elementary
students through college. They held their first summer camp at the Bay View Music Festival in
Michigan this summer.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Pattillo, Stephenson, and Seymour founded PROJECT Trio in Boulder,
Colorado in the summer of 2005. The group initially came up with the idea to do one week "projects"
in different cities around the US, with each project including education/community outreach events
and concerts of classical works and their own music. The Trio got its big break in 2006 when Greg
Pattillo's Beatbox Flute video went viral on YouTube, receiving millions of views in its first week.
Reaching out to audiences of all ages through the Internet, live performances, and recordings,
PROJECT Trio has since become one of the worlds most championed and exciting instrumental
ensembles.
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Individual Biographies
Greg Pattillo, Flute
With a growing international following, flutist Greg Pattillo is known throughout the world for his
redefinition of flute sound. Lauded by The New York Times as "the best person in the world at what
he does," his groundbreaking performance videos on YouTube, showcasing beatbox flute have been
viewed more than 45 million times. Classically trained as a student of Joshua Smith at the Cleveland
Institute of Music, Pattillo earned his first job as principal flutist of the Guangzhou Symphony
Orchestra. A desire to experiment with his sound led him to San Francisco where he became a
founding member of the Collaborate Arts Insurgency, a group of writers, poets and musicians that
performed shows of stylistic mash-ups throughout the bay area. This is where he began blending
beatbox techniques and flute styles with the sounds of beat poetry and hip hop rhymes, ultimately
developing his unique style combining classical music with the street art of beatboxing.
After moving to NYC in 2005, he posted his first video on YouTube to show people what he did. The
video "Inspector Gadget" instantly became one of the most watched videos on YouTube, leading
Pattillo to numerous television appearances such NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Nickelodeon's
iCarly, BBC's Lilly Allen Show, Fox's Best Damn Sports Show Ever, and MTV's It's On with Alexa
Chung, and launching the success of beatbox flute and PROJECT Trio.
Today, Pattillo enjoys a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and clinician, and continues to
love sharing and preaching his sound. In 2011, the National Flute Association commissioned Pattillo
to write "Three Beats for Beatbox Flute" for the High School Soloist Competition.
Greg performs exclusively on BRIO! Flutes. For more information on Greg Pattillo, visit
Patti Ilostyle.com.
Eric Stephenson, Cello
An exceptionally versatile cellist, Eric Stephenson's style ranges from classical to jazz to rock and
folk. He has performed with numerous orchestras like the IRIS Orchestra in Memphis, TN and the
Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, CO. Eric was also a regular substitute for the Cleveland
Orchestra.
Eric earned his Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees with Honors from the Cleveland Institute of
Music and was a recipient of the Ellis A. Feiman Award in Cello while a student of Stephen Geber. As
a fellow at the Aspen Music Festival, he served as Assistant Principal Cello of the Aspen Festival
Orchestra. He has appeared as a soloist with the Cleveland Institute of Music Symphony Orchestra
and the National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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time performing with PROJECT Trio. Composing and recording is a huge part of his life. He has
engineered and mixed two full-length PROJECT Trio albums and premiered two works for trio and
orchestra. In his spare time, he enjoys biking around Brooklyn and playing the tenor sax.
Peter Seymour, Bass
Dallas native Peter Seymour has performed with a multitude of highly acclaimed artists and
ensembles. As a regular sub with the Cleveland Orchestra he performed under the baton of Franz
Welser-Most and as a member of the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson
Thomas. He has also performed with the Houston Symphony, the Charlotte Symphony, and the
Chicago Civic Orchestra. He was the recipient of the Downbeat Magazine Award for Best Jazz
Soloist and has shared the stage with such luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, and Bobby
McFerrin.
The son of an educator, Peter has been very active in planning and performing community outreach
activities throughout the country and served as events coordinator for the New World Symphony
Orchestra from 2001-2004.
He received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Master's Degree
in Bass Performance from Rice University where he was a student of Paul Ellison. Peter is active
composing and performing with the PROJECT Trio and presently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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Discography
When Will Then Be Now Harmonyville Records 2012
Beethoven 5 Sinfonia#4
Classique Donna Lee
Raga Raja Sinfonia#10
Sinfonia#3 6th Row Middle
TV Theme Show William Tell Overture
The Stacks
Random Roads Collection Tummy Touch Records 2012
Interlude:Slidy Winter in June
Dr. Nick My House
Fables of Faubus Grass
Cherry Blossoms Random Roads Suite ll
Semuta Sweet Pea
Visual Machine Three Movie Scenes
Dup Dup Teenie
Interlude:2"d Happiest Song in the World Arco:Pizz
PROJECT Trio Live Cuts #1 Harmonyville Records 2011
Grass Rhodes Sax
Dr. Nick Fables of Faubus
PROJECT Trio Live Cuts #2 Harmonyville Records 2011
The Bodega Peter and the Wolf
Teenie Ride On
PROJECT Trio Harmonyville Records 2010
Dr. Nick City of Dreams
Dup Dup Visual Machine
Fast Grass
Blue Rondo a la Turk Arco/Pizz
3 Movie Scenes Sweet Child O'Mine
Brooklyn Harmonyville Records 2009
Teenie Caravan& Epistrophy
Bouree 518314
Fluer D'ennui& Douce Ambiance Sequoya
Cherry Blossoms The Bodega
Nutcracker Peter and the Wolf
Brooklyn
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Winter In June Harmonyville Records 2007
Fables of Faubus Winter in June
The Moon Over the Ruined Castle My House
Sweet Pea Interlude: Tribal
Waltz Semuta
Interlude:2"d Happiest Song in the World Random Roads Suite
Interlude:Slidy
PROJECT Trio: Live In Concert DVD Harmonyville Records 2011
Fables of Faubus Sequoya
Sweet Pea Interludes
Teenie Winter in June
Nutcracker 3 Movie Scenes
Blue Rondo a la Turk Bouree
Cherry Blossoms Bodega
Random Roads
In 2008, PROJECT Trio launched Harmonyville Records, their own record label and
publishing company. Since inception, they have produced 4 full length albums, a live
DVD, and full library of music for the ensemble, including 6 works for trio and orchestra.
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Felix Pitre - Biography
Felix Pitre,born in Catano, Puerto Rico, has lived in the United States since the age of two.
Raised in New York City, he attended The New York City High School For The Performing Arts
and Hofstra University. As an actor he has worked in every medium including television, film,
theatre and commercials. He has performed his bilingual program, Stories and Songs of Latin
America(1974)throughout the United States including Washington's Kennedy Center and The
Smithsonian's Discovery Theatre. He returned to the Smithsonian in 1993 with a commissioned
piece, From Jibaros to Juan Bobo, Folk Tales of Puerto Rico. Other programs include, The
Caribbean and Columbus, More to the Story, a look at the discovery from a native Puerto Rican's
point of view, Animal Tales, learning lessons from humorous animal stories and songs while
exploring our need to care for wildlife and the environment and Mexican Legends and Songs,
exploring Mexico through stories, customs and old favorites like, "Cielito Lindo" and "La
Cucaracha."
His picture books, Juan Bobo and the Pig, and Paco and the Witch, (both illustrated by Christy
Hale)were published by Lodestar Books, Penguin USA, 1993 and 1995 with a Spanish
translation of the latter, Paco y la Bruja, (Osvaldo Blanco.)He also has contributed articles to La
Nueva Hola, a national newsletter for The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors and is featured
in the anthology, Tales Once Told(Scholastic.)
Mr. Pitre has also conducted workshops for students and teachers on Latin American culture,
storytelling and writing including an annual appearance as guest lecturer at Long Island
University's Summer Institute for teachers and for the Education Department of The Kennedy
Center.
His hobbies include reading, golf and an occasional discussion with his philosopher friend
Santiago. He currently resides with his family in Putnam County, New York.
Felix Pitre — Resume
Premiered his one person show, "Stories and Songs of Latin America" at the Newark Museum,
Newark,New Jersey (1974)
PAF Playhouse, Huntington, Long Island - Touring member of Repertory Company Performed
his "Stories and Songs" at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington,
D.C. (1981 & 2001)
Appeared at the Smithsonian's Discovery Theatre and returned in 1993 with a commissioned
piece, "From Jibaros to Juan Bobo, Folktales of Puerto Rico"
Performed as a roster artist for Young Audiences of New Jersey and Connecticut and as guest
artist in Rochester,NY; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD and Beaumont& Dallas, TX
Published two children's books (Penguin, USA), "Juan Bobo and the Pig," (1993) and "Paco and
the Witch," (1995) - "Paco y la Bruja" (Spanish translation)
Participating Artist with ArtsConnection,providing workshops and performances through out the
New York City schools
Returning artist conducting Teacher Workshops at Long Island University (1996- 2002)
Workshop Leader at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Education Department
(2001-2003)
Presently performing for Theatreworks, USA, the nation's largest professional not for profit
theatre for young audiences
Other performing venues: Gracie Mansion,NYC; The Brooklyn Academy of Music; The
Clearwater Hudson Revival; Children's Festival at Wolftrap, VA; The Andy Griffith Playhouse,
Mt. Airy,NC
Education: The New York City High School for the Performing Arts Hofstra University
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,STORIES AND SONGS OF LA TIN AMERICA
Study Guide
Felix Pitre's Stories and Songs of Latin America is a 45 minute program which gives the audience a taste of
America Latina through its stories,songs, instruments and language. Although most of the program is in English
(except La Bamba), Spanish words are used and explained throughout in Felix's unique bilingual style. The
students sing Mexico's La Bamba after learning its history and meaning, experience Juan Bobo and the Pig or
Paco and the Witch of Puerto Rican folklore and participate in a Latin American favorite,Pollito, Chicken
complete with sign language. Coqui,the lovable puppet, speaks with an accent helping others to understand that
everyone has some kind of accent and what we say is more important than how we speak. An author himself,
Felix encourages the students to tell stories,write them down and continue developing these skills so that maybe
someday they too may write a story for others to enjoy and possibly get published.
La Bamba,the well known Mexican American favorite, opens the program. Felix explains the origin of the song
as a tune played at weddings in Veracruz by the mariachis, the wedding musicians. The bride and groom dance
while tying a ribbon on the floor into a bow with their feet!
After a brief explanation on the role of the teeth,tongue and facial areas in speaking different languages and
learning the meanings of the words used,Felix introduces a folktale from Puerto Rico:
(ONE of the two following stories depending on age group)
K-3 Paco and the Witch-This story,based on an old legend(and Felix's second book),tells of Paco, a boy
living in the mountains of Puerto Rico with his family,who is sent to the village below to buy some
turr6n(a nougat and wafer candy from Spain)for that night's fiesta. The boy stops by the woods on the
way to the store and meets an old woman who is the witch his grandmother had warned him about. She
traps him with a spell that can only be broken by guessing her name. Luckily,the friendly crab comes to
his rescue. After the story the audience is asked what lesson, if any,Paco learned from his experience.
Answers have ranged from"don't talk to strangers"to"don't take drugs"to the memorable"always be
nice to crabs, `cause you never know when you might need their help."
4-12 Juan Bobo and the Pig -Based on the Puerto Rican folkhero,Juan Bobo,this story (which is also
Felix's first book)recounts the adventures of Juan,whom everyone calls a fool. But he manages to teach
a lesson and prove he's not as foolish as others may think. Juan's mother dresses up and goes to church
on Sunday leaving him in charge of the pig. As soon as she is gone the pig starts squealing and when it
refuses Juan's offering of food(pork chops)and drink(soda)Juan comes to the conclusion that the pig
wants to go to church too. He dresses the pig in his mother's best clothes and sends it to church. The pig,
however,only wants to roll in the mud. The result,when Juan's mother returns, is the basis for a well
known Puerto Rican saying that chides those who overdress and stresses the value of truth and sincerity.
(OVER )
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Sign Language Song(Pollito Chicken)-This is a favorite Latin American song used to teach children English
words. Felix turns it around to teach Spanish and takes it one step further by using American Sign Language.
After learning the song and the signs,two volunteers are invited to help Felix and the rest of the audience sing the
song.
Co ui-A coqui is a little frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. If you take a coqui from the island, it dies and no
one knows why. Coqui(the puppet in our story)has come to visit and speaks with a Puerto Rican accent
providing an opportunity to learn that everyone speaks with some kind of accent,be they from Cuba,Argentina,
Chile, etc., or from the many regions of the United States. He's learned to speak English by listening to the radio
and watching television(as many others have)and sings his song with the help of an invited audience member.
Finale-La Bamba is performed again,this time in a more Caribbean style with audience volunteers playing Latin
percussion instruments-maracas, giiiro, gidra,pandereta(tambourine),campana(cow bell),palitos (claves)and
tambor(drum). Each instrument is explained and after a quick demonstration of how it is played,Felix invites
two dancers to help him perform the song. After this number there is a short version of Cielito Lindo and a
discussion of the importance of all our cultures and how each one of us can contribute to making a better world.
PRE-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
1. The exploration of the new world by Spain was led by Christopher Columbus. Can you name any other
Spanish explorers? English? Portuguese? What other languages besides Spanish are spoken in Latin
America(for example, in Brazil,Haiti, etc.)? Why?
2. A special food from Puerto Rico is pasteles (made from green bananas with a meat sauce filling and
wrapped in a banana leaf). Can you name any other foods from Latin America? Have you ever tasted
any of them?
3. The coqui is a Puerto Rican frog only found on the island. Can you name other animals from Latin
America? (Examples-- llamas- Peru, jaguar-Brazil,etc.) Can you find pictures of these animals in
books or magazines? (Check the library.)
4. Listen to some Latin American music. Can you name some of the dances? Can you dance any of them?
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
1. Do you know anyone who can speak more than one language? Can you? How did they learn it? What
country is the language from?
2. Other than La Bamba, can you name an American song that has a Latin sound or origin?
3. Juan Bobo and the Pig. People made fun of Juan Bobo because they thought he was a fool. How did he
prove them wrong? Can you remember three Spanish words from the story? What is a folk hero? Can
you name another one? Is there a lesson to be learned from this story?
4. Paco and the Witch. What lesson did Paco learn from his experience? Have your grandparents or
parents ever told you a ghost or witch story? Why did the crab help Paco? Can you remember the
witch's name? Do you know another story about a person's name? How is it the same/different?
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5. Why do people use sign language? Try to tell something to a friend without using words. Have you ever
made up words to mean something special?
6. What kind of accent do you think�ou speak with? Can you imitate a British, French, or"Southern"
accent? When you hear someone with a foreign accent,do you think that they are smart;not smart;
funny;weird; interesting; or what else? Why? How many accents can you notice from watching
television or listening to the radio tonight? Make a list.
7. How many instruments can you name from the performance? Which is your favorite? Do you play an
instrument? Listen to a recording of Latin American music. Can you name the instruments that you
hear?
VOCABULARYLIST ' JUAN BOBO AND THE PIG
GENERAL aretes earrings
bobo fool
agua water brazaletes bracelets
bailar to dance chuletas pork chops (de cerdo)
collares necklaces
capitan captain domingo Sunday
gallina hen faja girdle
gracia style, grace fango mud
igl6sia church
giiiro instrument made by jibaros country people of
the Tainos from a Puerto Rico
marimba gourd puerquito pig
hola hello yqu6 quieres? what do you want?
lapiz pencil si yes
maestra teacher traje dress
maracas instruments made by PACO AND THE WITCH
the Tainos from the
fruit of the higuera tree bruja witch
palitos sticks(claves) caliente hot
pandereta tambourine cangrejo crab
piso floor coqui Puerto Rican frog
pluma pen cotorra parrot
el sol the sun
pollito chicken fiesta party
poquito a little bit gandules pigeon peas
puerta door leiia firewood
montaiia mountain
rana frog hombre name
ventana window refresco cool drink
turr6n nougat wafer candy
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Stories and Songs of Latin America Page 4
Study Guide
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Alegria, Ricardo E. Discovery. Conquest and Colonization of Puerto Rico 1493-1599.
San Juan de Puerto Rico: Coleccion de Estudios Puertorriquenos, 1979.
Belpr6, Pura. The Tiger and the Rabbit and Other Tales. New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1965.
Bloch, Peter. LA-LE-LO-LAI, Puerto Rican Music and Its Performers. New York: Plus Ultra
Educational Publishers, Inc., 1973.
Pitre, Felix. Juan Bobo and the Pia. New York: Lodestar Books, Dutton, 1993.
Pitre, Felix. Paco and the Witch. New York: Lodestar Books, Dutton, 1995.
Rivera,Josd Ramirez. Los Cuentos de Juan Bobo (Juan Bobo Tales). Mayaguez, Puerto Rico:
Ediciones Libero, 1979.
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